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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This 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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