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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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