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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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