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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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