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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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