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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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