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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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