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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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