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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 (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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