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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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