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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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