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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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