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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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