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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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