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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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