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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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