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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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