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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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