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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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