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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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