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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning enable humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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