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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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