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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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