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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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