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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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