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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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