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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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