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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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