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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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