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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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