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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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