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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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