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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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