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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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