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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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