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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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