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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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