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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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