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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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