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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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