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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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