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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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