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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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