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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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