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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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