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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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