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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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