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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning are enabling students all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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