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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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