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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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