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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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