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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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