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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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