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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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