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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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