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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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