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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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