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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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