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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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