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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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