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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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