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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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