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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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