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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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