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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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