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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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