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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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