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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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