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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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