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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online education are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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