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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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