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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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