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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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