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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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