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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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