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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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