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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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