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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? 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 we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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