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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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