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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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