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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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