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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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