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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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