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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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