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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to massive open online courses (MOOCs) and open educational resources (OER). As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation.

There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. To handle this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important opportunities associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. For more details please visit this Distance Education Software site.

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