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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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