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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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