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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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