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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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