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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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