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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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