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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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