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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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