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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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