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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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