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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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