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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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