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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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