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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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