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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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