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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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