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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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