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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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