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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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