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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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