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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand these new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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