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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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