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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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