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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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