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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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