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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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