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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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