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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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