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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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