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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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