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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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