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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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