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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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