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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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