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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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