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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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