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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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