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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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