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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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