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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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