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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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