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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in digital education technology enable students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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