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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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