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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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