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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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