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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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