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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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