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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key 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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