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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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