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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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