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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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