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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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