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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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