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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the 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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