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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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