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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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