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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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