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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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