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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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