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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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