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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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