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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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