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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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