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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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