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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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