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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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