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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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