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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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