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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 (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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