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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)