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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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