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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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