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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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