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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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