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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand these open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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