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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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