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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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