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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need 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. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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