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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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