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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about 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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