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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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