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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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