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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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