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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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