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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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