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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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