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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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