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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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