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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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