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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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