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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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