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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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