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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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