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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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