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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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