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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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