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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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