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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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