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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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