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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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