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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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