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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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