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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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