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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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