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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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