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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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