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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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