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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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