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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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