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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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