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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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