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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores 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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