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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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