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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines 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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