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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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