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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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