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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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