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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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