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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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