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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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