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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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