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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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