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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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