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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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