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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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