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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand 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 massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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