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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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