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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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