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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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