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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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