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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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