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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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