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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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