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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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