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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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