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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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