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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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