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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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