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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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