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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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