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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)