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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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