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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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