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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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