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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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