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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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