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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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