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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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