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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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