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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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