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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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