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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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