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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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