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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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