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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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