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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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