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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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