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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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