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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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