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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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