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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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