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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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