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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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