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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education enable learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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