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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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