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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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