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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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