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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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