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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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