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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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