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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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