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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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