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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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