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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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