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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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