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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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