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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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