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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning have enabled students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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