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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews 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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