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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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