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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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