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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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