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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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