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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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