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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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