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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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