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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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