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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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