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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources