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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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