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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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