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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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