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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp these open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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