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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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