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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the 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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