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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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