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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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