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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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