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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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