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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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