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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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