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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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