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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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