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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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