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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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