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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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