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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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