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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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