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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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