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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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