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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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