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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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