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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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