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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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