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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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