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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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