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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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