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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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