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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in online education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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