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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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