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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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