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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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