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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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