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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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