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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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