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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)