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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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