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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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