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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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