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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the 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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