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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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