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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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