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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the key 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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