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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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