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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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