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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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