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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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