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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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