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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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