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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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