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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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