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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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