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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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