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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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