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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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