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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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