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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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