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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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