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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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