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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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