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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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