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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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