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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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