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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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