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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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