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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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