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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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