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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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