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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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