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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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