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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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