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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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