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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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