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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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