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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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