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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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