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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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