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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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