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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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