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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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