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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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