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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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