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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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