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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand these new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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