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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning have empowered humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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