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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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