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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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