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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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