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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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