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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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