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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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