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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning are enabling students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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