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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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