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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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