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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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