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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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