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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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