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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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