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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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