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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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