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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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