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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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