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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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