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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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