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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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