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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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