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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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