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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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