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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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