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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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