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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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