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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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