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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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