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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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