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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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