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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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