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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand these open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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