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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources