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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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