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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important 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 these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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