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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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