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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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