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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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