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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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