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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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