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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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