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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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