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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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