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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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