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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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