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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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