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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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