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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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