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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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