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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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