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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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