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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning have enabled learners all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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