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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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