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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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