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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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