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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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