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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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