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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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