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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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