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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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