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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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