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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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