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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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