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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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