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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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