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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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