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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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