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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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