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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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