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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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