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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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