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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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