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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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