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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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