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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the 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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