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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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