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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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