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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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