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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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