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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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