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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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