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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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