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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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