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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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