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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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