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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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