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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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