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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning enable learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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