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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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