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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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