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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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