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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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