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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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