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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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