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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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