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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also studies 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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