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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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