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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp these open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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