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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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