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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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