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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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