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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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