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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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