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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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