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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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