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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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