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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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