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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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