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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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