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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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