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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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