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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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