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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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