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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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