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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key 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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