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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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