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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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