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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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