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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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