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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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