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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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