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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key 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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