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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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