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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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