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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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