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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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