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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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