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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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