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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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