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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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