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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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