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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning enable humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high 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 demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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