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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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