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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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