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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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