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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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