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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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