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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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