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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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