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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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