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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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