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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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