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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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