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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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