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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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