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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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