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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources