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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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