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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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