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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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