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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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