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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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